CBI Survey Reveals Improved Manufacturing Orders in November
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) reported an improvement in its monthly net balance of new manufacturing orders, which rose to -19 in November 2024 from -27 in October. This exceeded market expectations of -25 and marked a modest recovery....
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An Unprecedented Storm Looms Over Bitcoin: What You Need to Know
Bitcoin has long been a symbol of innovation and volatility in financial markets. Today, it stands at the cusp of a transformative era, driven by groundbreaking developments like the launch of Bitcoin ETFs and the introduction of options trading. These...
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UK Inflation Jumps to 2.3% in October 2024
The UK’s annual inflation rate rose to 2.3% in October 2024, marking its highest level in six months. This increase, up from 1.7% in September, surpassed both the Bank of England’s target and market expectations of 2.2%. The inflationary pressure...
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Germany’s Producer Prices Decline for 16th Consecutive Month in October 2024
Germany’s producer prices continued their downward trend in October 2024, falling by 1.1% year-on-year. This marked the 16th consecutive month of deflation in the producer price index, although the decline was slightly smaller than the 1.4% drop recorded in September....
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PBoC Holds Key Lending Rates Steady in November 2024
In its November 2024 fixing, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) decided to keep its key lending rates unchanged, aligning with market expectations. The one-year loan prime rate (LPR), which serves as the benchmark for most corporate and household loans,...
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